Police and firefighters in Massachusetts rescue a dog that fell into an icy pond
@Deepizzaguy (118247)
Lake Charles, Louisiana
February 12, 2026 2:30pm CST
Thanks to the teamwork of the firefighters and police officers in Maynard Massachusetts who answered an emergency call from a dog owner who reported their dog named Rufus who fell into an icy pond on Tuesday evening.
Maynard Police Officers used a drone unit over the pond while two Maynard firefighters entered the water wearing protective gear while a fire captain and another firefighter remained on shore while using ice ropes to rescue Rufus from a tragic end.
Rufus was able to reunite with his owner safe and sound after being rescued by the firefighters. The good news is that Rufus is going to make a full recovery.
Link is msn.com/en-us/pets-and...
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@celticeagle (185375)
• Boise, Idaho
6h
Ah, poor little Rufus. I wonder if he learned his lesson.
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@Deepizzaguy (118247)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
49m
So am I since Rufus is the best friend of his owner.
@Deepizzaguy (118247)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
48m
I am in agreement with you that the rescuers of Rufus are heroes.
@Deepizzaguy (118247)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
50m
Rufus was cold indeed being in the icy water for a while.
@Ineeddentures (17493)
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5h
Oh I know a Rufus dog here on Mylot and he is a most handsome dog
Glad the Rufus in the story got rescued and will make a full recovery.
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@RasmaSandra (94178)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
6h
Glad the doggy got rescued and back to his owner,
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@Deepizzaguy (118247)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
45m
So am I happy that Rufus reunited with his owner safe and sound.









